Anybody interested in playing Shadowrun?

[Valara]

All it really takes is the main sr3 rulebook. If you have that then you should be fine. As far as I know thats all we are using, and I sure would like more players, and would be willing to explain things.

EDIT: Sigh, this is Shalimar

 

[Shalimar]

If it makes you feel better, I have only played in 2 games, but they were rather long lived.

 

[Douane]

@reapersaurus:

Everybody's got to start somewhere, so welcome to the world of Shadowrun!

All it really takes is the main sr3 rulebook. If you have that then you should be fine.

And even that can be faked, believe me!


Folkert

 

[Shalimar]

If you want a really easy way to make characters, I can give you a link to a character generator that has all of the books up to date included in it. This generator is great, its stream-lined and it is set up so that you can easily allow, and disallow any given book, with the exception of Man and Machine, Magic in the Shadows, SR3 (Duh). And even in these cases, beside each entry, it lists book and page number.

The generator, known as the NSCRG, is very good for starting players because it automatically calculates things. For example, it knows that priority A skills is 50, so in the skills page it has a sliding bar that states x/50 and disallows you from going above. It auto calculates essence, and automatically deducts your cash as you buy anything. Quite user friendly.

Here it is: Character Generator

 

[Howling Coyote]

So I take it you want me to remove the bioware. Darn, lot of the character was based on that cerebral booster.

 

[Shalimar]

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[Howling Coyote]

The generator, known as the NSCRG, is very good for starting players because it automatically calculates things. For example, it knows that priority A skills is 50, so in the skills page it has a sliding bar that states x/50 and disallows you from going above. It auto calculates essence, and automatically deducts your cash as you buy anything. Quite user friendly.

NSCRG is good for making a quick sketch of the character, and that’s what I use it for. After that I create the character using the output as a base doing all the calculations by hand.

 

[Douane]

@Howling Coyote:

Sorry for not posting anything further on that matter. I like the concept of your character (at least what I've seen so far) and, like I said, it would really fit very well into some plans of mine, but perhaps it would be possible to rebuild the PC without the bioware? Considering possible involvement of Reapersaurus and myself lacking access to most sources, it would be great if we can find a way around it. I realize this is a serious blow to your concept but I sincerely hope it is possible and that I haven't alienated you with my ruling/plea.


Folkert

P.S.: Could somebody help me with a rules point? I have the nagging memory that cultured bioware wasn't even available to beginning characters, but I don't seem to be able to find anything on it. Or am I just imagining things?

 

[Howling Coyote]

I'm already fixing the character (stopped swearing already). Only problem is that now I have serious essence problem, since I'm trying to take at least some of it in cyberware. At least cyberware is lot more cheaper so I can afford to take everything alpha.

 

[Howling Coyote]

You're probably correct about the cultured stuff. I was only looking the avail. It's something that I'm using with my players, and forgot that it's a house rule.